Semi-Finalists 2006

After the end of the semi-final stage of the echallenge at The National Wine Centre, on Wednesday 11th of October six teams have progressed to the final stage of the echallenge. The competition was very close with impressive entries from all participating teams.

The six semi-finalists will compete in the round of judging on Final Day on Wednesday the 25th of October, with the winners being announced at the Dinner which will take place that evening. Both events will take place at The National Wine Centre.

Controlled Power
Enviro Air
Faibelle

Fresnel Learning
Purely
Vinetology

Controlled Power - semi finalist
Team "Controlled Power" is developing a tamper-proof vehicle speed limiter with parental control. This device aims to save lives.

Enviro Air - semi finalist
EnvrioAir’s patented technology (stage 1) combines an air diffusion and warming process to deliver the user a fire safe, asthma and allergy friendly and extremely cost effective (2.8 cents per hr) solution to breathing easy in the bedroom.

Ideal for the aged, families with young children or asthma/allergy sufferer.

Faibelle team

Team Faibelle: (left to right) Sophie Christian, Sarah Newman and Julia Beardsley

Faibelle-Natural Skin Couture - semi finalist
Faibelle propose to custom make natural and effective skin care products using skin scanning technology in specialised Faibelle franchised beauty salons.

Fresnel team

Team Fresnel: (left to right) Simon Windsor, Timothy Jupe, Vladimir Keregdjarto and Steven Athanasiou

Fresnel Learning - semi finalist
Team Fresnel Learning is looking to take science to the new generation through the Science2GO project. We intended to research and implement a multimedia based learning methodology.

Team Fresnel Learning is looking to take science to the new generation through the Science2GO project. We intended to research and implement a multimedia based learning methodology.

Purely - semi finalist
Underwear is the closest thing to your skin, so why would you wear products laced with chemicals?

Purely is the producer of a range of organic cotton, non toxic female underwear that uses clean organic cotton and a clean processing methodology to produce it's "Pure Eve" label. The range is free from the pesticide residue, harmful carcinogenic dyes and synthetic fabric chemicals used in conventional underwear products and provides women with an underwear solution that is not only good for them, but good for the environment.

Vinetology team

Team Vinetology: (left to right) Ben Longstaff Damien Mavroudis

Vinetology - semi finalist
Team Vinetology involves South Australian ingenuity that focuses on ensuring the longevity and competitiveness of the Australian wine industry through a commitment to cutting edge technology. Vinetology’s primary service is the pruning of grape vines using an autonomous robotic system.